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Vehicles/Trucks & SUVs

2022-2024 Ford Maverick and 2020 Escape Hybrids Recalled for Loss of Power

Agency Publication Date: December 18, 2025
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Summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 87 model year 2022-2024 Maverick Hybrid and 2020 Escape Hybrid vehicles due to a software error. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power. Dealers will update the affected software free of charge to prevent this issue.

Risk

A sudden loss of drive power while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of a crash because the driver may not be able to maintain speed or move with the flow of traffic.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall involves certain 2022-2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid and 2020 Escape Hybrid vehicles equipped with a Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) that may malfunction.
  2. Identify if your vehicle is affected by entering your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) into the NHTSA recall search tool at www.nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  3. Contact an authorized Ford dealer to schedule an appointment for a free HPCM software update.
  4. For further information, contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall number 24S33.
  5. Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov/recalls for more information regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Free HPCM software update

How to: Dealers will update the HPCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S33.

Affected Products

Product: 2022-2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid
Variants: Hybrid

Specific VINs involved in this recall are searchable on NHTSA.gov. This is an expansion of Recalls 24V330 (24S33) and 25V133 (25S16).

Product: 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid
Variants: Hybrid

Specific VINs involved in this recall are searchable on NHTSA.gov. This is an expansion of Recalls 24V330 (24S33) and 25V133 (25S16).

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 25V881000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Sold By: Authorized Ford Dealers
Units Affected: 87 vehicles(100% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: February 12, 2026
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 24S33
Agency Last Updated: February 17, 2026

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response